Why an ePortfolio?

Employers and graduate and
professional school selection committees are now seeking more than just a
traditional résuméfrom candidates. Interested parties want to know
more about who you really are, and will likely search online to find out more
about you. So you should ask yourself: what do I want to appear in an online
search? By creating an ePortfolio, a prospective employer will learn about your
accomplishments as an undergraduate, and why you have chosen your particular
career path.

The Honors College has
created an ePortfolio program to provide you with the resources needed to
successfully showcase your career in Honors. Whether you are headed directly into
the workforce, or planning to apply for graduate or professional school,
developing an ePortfolio will enable you to distinguish yourself from other
candidates.

The recommended sections included in the
ePortfolio folder are all experiences or activities the Honors College expects
students to take advantage of: research, study abroad, internships, leadership
opportunities, lectures, performances, etc. These are all components of a well
rounded, fulfilling education within the Honors College.

Essentially the program is two-fold in
nature. It begins with you storing your best work, and individually reflecting upon
your education. Then when you are prepared to build your public ePortfolio,
you can develop and then share your portfolio by “going live” with your
project.